Is it a HIPPA violation for an MD to keep a file of another MD's patient medical records for unofficial peer review?

No, it is not a HIPAA violation. Appropriate disclosures of PHI include the use for payment, treatment, and operations. In this situation, the...

Can a judge tell you that you're not allowed to o attend opiate treatment methadone clinic

I have a feeling that there are some facts that you have left out; such as the length of your addiction. That being said, the judge can remand you...

Hospital Care

Congratulations (I think) on the twins! I hope they are doing well. Most lawsuits require some damage that can be quantified. The question...

Can I marry my illegal boyfriend in the state of Alabama?

Yes you can marry him, the information shouldn't be reported. Howver, mere marriage doesn't do a lot to change his status, so you should have him...

Depending on the facts, you might be seen as doctor shopping. I suggest your forget about answers and questions on this board and see a local...

I implement a health outreach series and I would like to know what sort of insurance coverage I need to offer certain screenings

I don't have quite enough information to answer the question: are you as an individual offering the screenings, or you as a business entity? Are...

Constitutional rights?

Typically, there is some evidence, and there are reasons why this can happen; for example, if there is indication of drug use of the mom in the...

Can my employer make me pay more for my health insurance because of obesity?

Unfortunately, this is the direction of healthcare. Remember, obesity is not a protected class, so unless there is a recognized disability, there...

Is it legal for Primary Care Physician to refuse to give me a copy of test result?

Depending on the results, some physicians like to explain them to the patient. Check with the lab that performed the test, they should be able to...

My girlfriend is having our baby very soon and goes to a methadone clinic, will the hospital drug test me or when will DCF do it

Why would the hosptial drug test you? For someone to drug test you you have to be under their care or to be under some obligation to be drug...